The most important achievements have been the expansion and development of Naturism in this Autonomous Region, the founding of the ‘Costa Cálida’ Naturist Association and the consolidation of areas which have been traditionally Naturist against the textile, Real State and business world. We got in touch with the Tourism Office of the region and the Town Hall of the city of Cartagena to enquire about the possibility of sponsorship and/or support for the Naturist World Congress which was held at El Portús from the 7th to the 10th of September 2006. We also took part in the reception of the attendants at the Congress at the airport and several members came back with medals they had won at the International Swimming Gala in Gijón.

   We still have few activities for the members as the executive board has very little time to spend. Local people tend to be very independent and dislike joining associations. However, we are planning to set a day a month for gatherings and socializing among the members.

   We issue the International Naturist Card to our members, which is our main contribution. We represent the members in our dealings with other associations to defend our positions and to make suggestions. We also inform them once every three months about the relevant news concerning the INF and the FEN. We also meet for things such as sports, trips, camping, diving, swimming, trekking and so on.
These activities contribute to strengthen our relations. We also expect to have made a WEB page within this year.

   The main Naturist areas are the Naturist campsite, ‘El Portús’, near the city of Cartagena, and the ‘Negrete’ and ‘Parreño’ beaches. The latter is situated in ‘The Calblanque’ Natural Park, (on the west side). Other places worth mentioning are ‘Los Dentoles’ cove, (on the eastern side), ‘La Llana’ beach near the fishing port of San Pedro del Pinatar and several coves near Bolnuevo and Mazarrón, mainly Cala Amarilla.

   We intend to support two areas farther from the coast where we know Naturist Recreation is being practised. We lack a set programme of activities for the year, although we are thinking of establishing one. They are just carried out when and if they are suggested.

   Since we are not a small association any longer, we feel certain that the collaboration of our 100 members will be noticeable soon

Translated by Alberto González Iglesias

  
   Secretary: Juan Francisco Terrones Martínez
   Treasurer: Juan Carlos Sánchez Martínez
   Recreational Activities: Manuel Nicolás

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